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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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